Island Churches & Icons

the president of the kytherian association of Queensland peter coroneo [ far right ] with committee members Jim poteri [ left of icon ] and harry poulos walk tis panayias icon around the grounds of saint George church we...

One of the most exciting events that occurred on the island this year was the opening up of the (ancient) church of Ayios Kosmas [there are many Ayios Kosmas on the island], on Paliokastro. I was priveleged to be part of...

They are magnificent but there is a major problem. Water is seaping through from the roof, when it rains, and damaging these priceless works of art. Water is not only destroying the frescoes, but lighting and other accou...

They are magnificent but there is a major problem. Water is seaping through from the roof, when it rains, and damaging these priceless works of art. Water is not only destroying the frescoes, but lighting and other accou...

The Church is one of the best maintained in the island. Most of the interior is in superb condition, but some dampness has recently developed on the southern wall. This has been discussed previously: Theo Kapatanios Poul...

at the Church of Ayios Haralambos. Karavas, September, 2008. They have just completed inspecting some of the damage caused by dampness in the church. Theo Kapatanios Poulos is an Executive Member of the Karavitiko Sympos...

The steps have been raised by natural causes over the years, causing the water to flow back into the Church. This is one of two dampness problems effecting Ayios Haralambos at the moment. The first is that, a row of larg...

Note the earth surround on the left hand (southern) side. A row of large trees had been planted in the earth there. Over time the roots raised the cocncrete slab that buts up to the Church on the right. This caused water...

The story of why this tree stump is important enough to photograph, ensures: In the past, a row of large trees had been planted in the verge that lies to the south of the Church of Ayios Haralambos, Karavas. Southern sid...

Note the earth surround on the left hand (southern) side. A row of large trees had been planted in the earth there. Over time the roots raised the cocncrete slab that buts up to the Church on the right. This caused water...

View across the rooftop at sunset. The Feast Day of Saint George is on 23rd April. The photograph of the church has been added here in response to a plea in the Sept 2008 Newsletter, from Maria (Marcellos) Whyte. Maria's...

View facing South. The Feast Day of Saint George is on 23rd April. The photograph of the church has been added here in response to a plea in the Sept 2008 Newsletter, from Maria (Marcellos) Whyte. Maria's email here "I r...

The view when facing North. A small, but very well preserved church in a tiny village. The Feast Day of Saint George is on 23rd April. The photograph of the church has been added here in response to a plea in the Sept 20...

Circa 990 AD Obverse Christ as King of Kings Example of Byzantine metalwork. [Not held on the island of Kythera.] Image courtesy of Gordon Morrison

Sophios photograph of the Myrtidiotissa Icon taken c.1950's. This photograph was circulated as a Postcard at the time.

The healing amulets are clearly visible on the bar in front of the icon of Myrtidiotissa.

Although not clear from this photograph, the domed roof is adorned by a magnificent golden icon of Christ.

the church of ayia vravara as the drawing submitted by george poulos at palochora.

The church of Saint Varvara. "This 13th century church is a fine example of Byzantine architecture with beuatiful proportions. It is located at the now abandoned Byzantine city of Paliohora. Unfortunately, it has been ne...

Elesa of Kythera Available to purchase from, http://www.religiousmall.com What I like about the "religiousmall" icons is the great number of variations in which the icons can be purchased. [With/without frame, history, 3...